Ricky Williams hopes Sha’Carri Richardson case leads to more talk of changing marijuana rules

During his NFL career, Ricky Williams was suspended repeatedly for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy, and that led to him becoming an outspoken advocate for allowing athletes to use marijuana. Williams hopes that discussion is advanced after the suspension of track star Sha’Carri Richardson. Richardson won the 100-meter dash at the U.S. Olympic trials but [more]

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Eddie Goldman’s future remains in question

Nose tackle Eddie Goldman was an unexcused absence at the Bears’ mandatory minicamp after opting out of 2020 over COVID-19 concerns. The Bears repeatedly have said they expect Goldman to return for training camp, which begins later this month. However, until he shows up for work or speaks publicly, Goldman’s future remains in doubt. Brad [more]

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Chargers offense to “run through” Justin Herbert

The Chargers have one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL. They know it, and they plan to take full advantage of it. Coach Brandon Staley recently told Robert Mays of the Athletic Football Show (via Hayley Elwood of Chargers.com) that the offense will revolve around the team’s second-year quarterback. “I wanted our offense [more]

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Lamar Jackson’s contract negotiations proceed smoothly, so far

As self-negotiated contracts go, none have carried more significance than the contract currently being negotiated by Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson never has had a traditional agent. Three years ago, when he signed a slotted deal as the last player picked in round one, it didn’t matter. (That said, having an agent to push back [more]

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Will the Saints make a run at Richard Sherman?

Cornerback Richard Sherman remains available to be signed, nearly four months after becoming a free agent for the second time in his career. So where (and when) will he sign? On the slowest weekend of the year, an offhand remark easily can morph into a headline. That’s what happened with this observation from Mike Triplett [more]

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NFL continues to not comment on claim that Rodger Goodell must approve Daniel Snyder’s return

The NFL knows the truth. The NFL continues to decline to provide it. The aftermath of Thursday’s news regarding the investigation into the Washington Football Team included a claim from Mark Maske of the Washington Post that WFT owner Daniel Snyder’s supposedly voluntary decision to step away from the day-to-day operations of the team can’t [more]

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Jake Plummer: Aaron Rodgers would turn Broncos into instant contender

The Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers remain at odds, with the next tangible development coming in roughly three weeks, when Rodgers does or doesn’t show up for training camp. Looming over the relationship continues to be the possibility that the Packers will decide to pull the plug and give Rodgers the trade he wants, with [more]

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